Prime Minister Mia Mottley has lauded the Barbados Fertility Clinic (BFC) for its contribution to Barbados’ medical tourism product. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the clinic’s 20th anniversary on Wednesday, Mottley applauded the BFC for achieving and maintaining international accreditation while fulfilling the dreams of thousands of families across the world. “You have done it in a way … [Read more...]
The Global burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Despite being responsible for causing 35% of deaths in women each year, cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women remains understudied, under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, with women under-represented in clinical trials. To tackle these inequities 17 experts from 11 countries, led by Commission chairs Roxana Mehran, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Angela H.E.M. Maas, and Monica Acevedo have … [Read more...]
Rethinking health care delivery in Jamaica (part 8)
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 10-11-2020] Health care opportunities for Jamaica in the post-COVID-19 world LAST week, the authors looked at acute stroke care, mental health and elder care services as specific health care opportunities that will enhance the value chain in Jamaica if appropriate investments were made in those areas. This week they continue their series by highlighting health … [Read more...]